romex jockey
Senior Member
- Location
- Vermont
- Occupation
- electrician
I'm wondering how many of you have read 'License to Survive' in this months trade rag here (reg required)
The short version is, the article is pointing out one state's manner of addressing their 'skilled labor drain', via introducing a bill dumbing down the entire process , further pointing to 'first time failure' rates for what WAS the norm for validation , and lauding it all as the shape of our future profession.
I beg to differ. I'm posting in the leader of trade educational sites claiming this wag the dog 101
Most of these trade rags foist perennial labor shortage articles our way.
Yet,as there are many factors that would result in a shortage of any commodity, service or personnel , thier RX focuses on, as well as accomodates ineptitude.
Right now my state is lacking it's ability to license sparks per past quota, loosing the ones that do pass, and increasing the median to upper 50's in age here.
One of the biggest factors is the maintenance field doing the work . Up the street in skibunnyville 1/2 dozen maintenance companies are hiring ,and there's more of a market for a failed apprentice than ever before.
Further, and to even less notice by the writers , is the fact that our AG (who is talking to other states on this issue) has had the radish with the tsumami of litigation created by these sorts. Certification, which wasn't on the radar, is now being considered for maintenance ,home improvement and handymen . None of which wil ensure a safer / compliant install, all of which will sell plently of insurance policies when the 'eff up.
tell me i'm not alone.....what is your state doing? ~RJ~
The short version is, the article is pointing out one state's manner of addressing their 'skilled labor drain', via introducing a bill dumbing down the entire process , further pointing to 'first time failure' rates for what WAS the norm for validation , and lauding it all as the shape of our future profession.
I beg to differ. I'm posting in the leader of trade educational sites claiming this wag the dog 101
Most of these trade rags foist perennial labor shortage articles our way.
Yet,as there are many factors that would result in a shortage of any commodity, service or personnel , thier RX focuses on, as well as accomodates ineptitude.
Right now my state is lacking it's ability to license sparks per past quota, loosing the ones that do pass, and increasing the median to upper 50's in age here.
One of the biggest factors is the maintenance field doing the work . Up the street in skibunnyville 1/2 dozen maintenance companies are hiring ,and there's more of a market for a failed apprentice than ever before.
Further, and to even less notice by the writers , is the fact that our AG (who is talking to other states on this issue) has had the radish with the tsumami of litigation created by these sorts. Certification, which wasn't on the radar, is now being considered for maintenance ,home improvement and handymen . None of which wil ensure a safer / compliant install, all of which will sell plently of insurance policies when the 'eff up.
tell me i'm not alone.....what is your state doing? ~RJ~